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Senior Building Services Engineer
Employment Opportunity - National Housing and Construction Company Limited
(NHCC)
Position Title: Senior Building Services Engineer
Organization: National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Section (Technical Operations)
Employment Type:Full Time Permanent
Application Deadline:16th January, 2015 by 4.00p.m (Local time)
About NHCC:
Our Client, National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) was
founded in 1964 and is a Ugandan construction and real estate management
company, partly owned by the Uganda Government. The Company’s mandate is to
increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry
and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment.
Job Summary:
The Senior Building Services Engineer will technically advise about,
design, install, and maintain cost-effective and energy efficient systems for
building services such as water, electrical lighting, heating, air
conditioning, lifts, and telecoms; and in accordance to established procedures
and best practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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In charge of assessing the
electrical and mechanical installation requirements as part of site analysis.
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Responsible for designing the
layout of energy distribution, cold & hot water supply pipes, waste water /
sewage drainage systems and ventilation systems, giving presentations and
writing reports highlighting the practical implications of the architect's
designs.
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Also, responsible for drawing up
plans, cost estimates, writing briefs and reporting on progress
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Oversee and guide Foreman,
electrical engineering assistants and plumbers to ensure that
electro-mechanical works are properly set out for contractors in a timely
manner at every critical stage of construction.
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Ensure that proper electrical
& Mechanical workmanship and adherence to specifications/designs at
construction sites are done.
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Ensure timely requisition of
electrical & Mechanical materials from stores and that material wastage is
kept at a minimum.
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Ensure Health and Safety
compliance by the work force are enforced, as well as ensure clean and safe
working environments and working conditions, energy efficiency and other
sustainability issues.
·
Interpret electrical &
Mechanical drawings and specifications, as well as prepare relevant working
sketches, as and when required.
·
Carry out measurement of
contractors’ work done for purposes of payment.
·
Negotiating contracts with
external design consultants and contractors,
·
Provide the Company’s Management,
whenever necessary, with relevant specialist,
expert and technical advice (on the basis of appropriate and
comprehensive analysis and evaluation), with regard to the Company’s investment
opportunities and projects – especially those involving Partnerships, External
Contractors and other Service Providers – as well provide the necessary
supervision, quality assurance, facilitation
and coordination of the
implementation of the
corresponding projects – with a view to ensuring their profitable success.
·
Perform any other duties as may,
from time to time, be directed by the relevant authority.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The applicant should possess a
Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related and
relevant discipline, from a recognized University.
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At least five years as a Building
Services Engineer, or in a similar position, in a large and reputable Construction,
or Civil Works Company, or reputable Consultancy firm, or on any other large
civil works project.
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Full and valid membership of a
nationally, or internationally recognized professional Engineers’ Institute, or
body, such as MUIPE, is a must.
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Specialized training, with
appropriate qualifications in Project Planning and Management, from a
recognized institution, are a must.
·
The incumbent should preferably
hold additional qualifications in Business Management, from a recognized
institution.
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Proven knowledge and skills in
application of Engineering-related Software and MS Office Packages (especially
AutoCAD, Word, Excel, MS Project, and PowerPoint), are essential.
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Significant experience in working
with public, or private sector organizations involved in housing-related
projects, or programs, shall be an added advantage.
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Proven negotiation and
communication skills.
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Highly results-oriented,
business-focussed and pays attention to details.
·
Skills in cordination and
networking.
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Cost consciousness and proven
ability to pursue value for money.
·
Good project supervision skills.
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Excellent analytical, accuracy
and judgemental skills.
·
Strong IT and computer
proficiency skills.
·
Proven good presentation and
reporting abilities.
·
Interpersonal and human relations
skills, as well as a team-player.
·
Maturity, high ethics and
integrity.
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A confident, independent,
articulate and reliable personality.
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Ability to work under tight
deadlines, for long hours and to deliver high quality outputs with minimal
supervision.
Mode of application:
All interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications clearly
marked “Application for the position of Senior Building Services Engineer and
accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of testimonials & three
professional referees should be addressed to;
The Chief Human Resource Officer,
Plot 5, 7th Street, Industrial Area,
P.O. Box 659,
Kampala, Uganda.
Or
Email to: info@nhcc.co.ug
